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    “Heads Up” Tips for Those New to SUD

    Have you ever looked back on a particularly stressful time in your life and wished you’d known a few things ahead of the struggle? Or maybe you wer…
    annieunhooked January 6, 2023

    We have love. You’re not alone: Allison Russell Sings of Trauma, Recovery, and Joy

    The Canadian singer/songwriter and her luminous ensemble weave some magic at a NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Artistic gifts, conventional wisdom tells us, of…
    rredick January 5, 2023

    Allies in Recovery Holiday Schedule & Virtual Recovery Support Resource Directory

    In observance of the holidays, Allies in Recovery will not be holding our CRAFT Skills, CRAFT Educational, or CRAFT Family Support Groups for the week…
    Leah.Germinara December 22, 2022
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    After 20 Years of Use I Don’t Know What to Do Anymore

    Our Allies member has finally found the strength to seek help for herself, too.
    Laurie MacDougall February 1, 2022
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    Is Drug Court Considered Treatment?

    Laurie MacDougall November 10, 2021
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    A Chink in the Armor of their Denial is DAY ONE of the Healing and Recovery Process

    Understanding what denial is and how it functions in addiction is one key to opening the door of recovery.
    dominiquesimon November 8, 2021
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    Her Baby Was Taken Away. Should This Grandmother Seek Custody?

    An Allies member has watched her daughter have both her babies taken away because of addiction. She and her ex-husband are ready to adopt a new approa…
    Laurie MacDougall November 3, 2021

    What Does Being “In Denial” Actually Mean: In Denial Definition

    Acceptance of a painful reality is a process and takes time. If it's happening to you, be open to the truth and gentle with yourself. If it's happenin…
    annieunhooked December 4, 2020

    Bribes, Incentives, and Positive Reinforcement – Part 2

    In this follow-up to her post on incentives, bribes and reinforcing, Laurie MacDougall shares her "One and Done" approach. Read on for a practical and…
    Laurie MacDougall September 10, 2020

    Bribes, Incentives, and Positive Reinforcement – Part 1

    A family member writes in wondering about rewarding her loved one for attending a few recovery group meetings. Guest author and recovery enthusiast La…
    Laurie MacDougall September 9, 2020
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    Allies in Recovery

    Allies in Recovery is a membership-based program providing knowledge and skills to families who have loved ones struggling with addiction, since 2003. Using CRAFT, the only behavioral training method designed specifically for families and scientifically proven to work, you’ll learn how to communicate, behave, intervene, and guide your loved one toward recovery. Eight self-guided video modules provide the complete CRAFT skillset. We supplement the training videos with hand-tailored guidance provided through an expert, interactive blog, podcasts, and curated resources - including ways to locate hard-to-find, quality, low- or no-cost treatment, and other pathways through which your loved one can find recovery. You aren't alone - you have Allies!

     
       

    EMERGENCY? If you feel scared for you or your loved one, call police now at 911. You may also call or text 988 to contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Contact Allies in Recovery (413) 387-9395

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    © 2013-2023 - Allies in Recovery  Simon Levine & Co. LLC dba Allies in Recovery. All rights reserved.

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